History and Philosophy of Örglwirt’s Holiday World
Longstanding tradition behind the family business
Our family history dates back to 800 years ago and has used the house name „Örglwirt“ for over 350 years.
Siblings Sabine Fuchs & Andreas Santner are continuing this tradition of hospitality as the 6th generation of family that can still be felt in every corner of the property.
History of the family business
The original document of 1217 is in the Austrian State Archives in Vienna. Below on the left is the picture of Family Santner & Fuchs with a copy of the certificate.
The Mariapfarrer pastor, who at that time was still based in the Althofen church, then moved to the Gaugrafen's castle. Immediately after the takeover of the inheritance, work began on building the large Romanesque Church of St. Mary on the site of the St. George's Castle Chapel. In 1225 this church received a confirmation from Pope Honorius III, which still exists today, and a powerful pilgrimage system then developed. From then on, the "Tafern" was a particularly important catering and accommodation facility.
From then on, the property was „leased“ to the clergy of Mariapfarr. In addition to the annual "Stüft", they produced a "Humpen Kostwein" by the barrel. By 1550 it had to be rebuilt, and in these years reverend Hans von Chuenburg resided in the house. Therefore, it was registered in the land title books by the name „Old Rectory“.
"Örglwirt has been there for the guests for 800 years..."
We are happy to tell you how a small tavern in Mariapfarr became a modern hotel.
It has been owned since 1839 by the Santner family
...from then and now...
In 1645 reverend Michael Bayerhofer sold the inn to his brother George ("Örg") Bayerhofer. From this "Örg" the inn now became widely known by the name "ÖRGLWIRT" and on 28. March 1839 Anton Lankmayer purchased the inn and it came into the possession of our family.
He then bequeathed the property to his son Anton Lankmayer junior, whose brother Matthias Lankmayer also took over the adjacent Thomalwirt. In 1919 the inn was then passed on to his daughter Elise and her husband Rupert Grall.
On 1 January 1949, the guesthouse was acquired by her daughter Frieda and her husband Andreas Santner (Schilcherwirtssohn aus Unternberg). In 1958, the farm was closed and in its place a large dining hall with 17 additional guest rooms was built.
Since 1980 the Post-Örglwirt guesthouse has been managed by Armin and managing chef Elfriede Santner. In 1980 the dining room was remodeled, in 1984 the "Zirm-Stube" bar was built and in 1987/88 6 more comfortable rooms were added.
In 1991 and 1992 two apartment buildings for a total of 8 family apartments were built and in 2000 an additional 4 apartments were built in Landhaus Santner.
The "Post-Stube" was remodelled in 1998 and the entrance and reception area was remodelled in 1999. Since 1999, a spa experience is also available for guests. In 1994, the farm was renewed, and there are now sheep, horses, ponies and goats, as well as produce grown in the garden and served in our restaurant.
Since 1 June 2010 the two siblings Sabine Fuchs & Andreas Santner have taken on the 6th generation of family traditions in the farming and forestry sectors. Both children have been working for many years in the business, with Andreas working since 1994 in the kitchen as a sous-chef and helping also on the farm. Sabine (Since 27. June 2010 she is the mother of our little sunshine Nina and since 16. June 2013 of our other little love Lena) has for many years worked at the reception and in active service and will manage this area as well as the accommodations in the future.
